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Facts you should know about smallpox Smallpox was the first disease to be eliminated from the world through public health efforts and vaccination. Smallpox is a contagious disease caused by the variola virus. Smallpox was the first disease to be eliminated from the world through public health efforts and vaccination. Smallpox still poses a threat …

Facts you should know about early pregnancy symptoms and signs Readers Comments 16 Share Your Story Nausea may be an early sign that you are pregnant. Not all moms-to-be experience the same symptoms when pregnant, and symptoms vary in severity. A woman will not necessarily experience the same symptoms in the same way in subsequent pregnancies as with her first …

Facts you should know about a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) Picture of pneumothorax (collapsed lung) A pneumothorax is a collection of free air in the chest cavity (thoracic cavity) that causes the lung to collapse. Pneumothorax may occur on its own in the absence of underlying disease; this is termed spontaneous pneumothorax. Pneumothorax may also occur because of an injury or …

Psoriatic arthritis is not life-threatening, but it can reduce a patient’s life expectancy by three years. Here is how to properly manage the disease. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic (long-standing), inflammatory disease, affecting up to one percent of the adult population. About 40 percent of patients with psoriasis are also affected by this type of arthritis. Though there is …

Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes blood stool, diarrhea, rectal pain and other symptoms. Ulcerative colitis is diagnosed with blood tests, stool tests and imaging tests. It is OK to experience a bout of occasional abdominal cramps and diarrhea. However, if you have been experiencing these symptoms frequently, consult your doctor. It may be a sign of inflammatory bowel …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) symptoms often resemble a cold. Learn how to recognize signs of RSV in your baby Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), also called human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) and human orthopneumovirus, causes infections of the respiratory tract.  Almost all babies get RSV at some point before they reach 2 years old. For most healthy babies, symptoms are similar …

Depending on the severity of your asthma, treatment may include quick-relief or controller medicines, a combination of both or the use of biologics. Though there is no cure for asthma, the good news is that symptoms get less severe with age. Additionally, symptoms can also be controlled with effective treatment and management. Medication is always the first choice and most …

Eosinophilic asthma is a type of asthma that is hard to manage and quite severe. Here are the symptoms of this respiratory condition. Patients with eosinophilic asthma may exhibit poor asthma control, experiencing more frequent and life-threatening asthma attacks. Unlike other forms of asthma, this form may affect the entire respiratory system, not just the lungs. The symptoms of eosinophilic …

Pain management for ankylosing spondylitis requires identifying the triggers that aggravate your symptoms. Here are those possible causes of AS. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own joints for reasons that are not yet well understood. Joints between the bones in the spine and/or between the spine and pelvis are usually the first targets of …

Understand the five symptoms of an asthma attack to better get the treatment you need during an episode. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by episodic swelling and narrowing of the airways. While it often starts in childhood, adult-onset asthma is also possible. Asthma attack symptoms arise due to inflammation in the airways, stress or seasonal changes. These symptoms …